Meet the demons in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse will feature over 450 demons from various mythologies, and the purpose of the game is to essentially “catch ’em all.” Only, instead of just battling alongside them, players will take their useless demons and use them for “fusion fodder.”

What does this mean? Well, in the Shin Megami Tensei series, demons level up like normal JRPG characters, but they can also be fused together in a process that will generally result in a single, superior beast. The above trailer shows off several of the demons you’ll meet along the road and several demons you’ll breed through the unholy process.

Imagine Pokémon soaked in the lavas of Hell, and you’ll have a good idea on how this game works.

Atlus will be including other demons through DLC as well, and these can be picked up for a small price at incremental releases. See the full list below.

Bonus Item: Asahi/Nozomi SetPrice: $0.99Availability: September 20, 2016Description: Now you, too, can look like Asahi and Nozomi, thanks to these helmets! Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.

Bonus Item: Green PompadourPrice: $0.99Availability: September 20, 2016Description: Now you, too, can be as smug as Navarre! Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Movie:Fall of Tokyo Promo VideoPrice: FreeAvailability: September 20, 2016Description: A look into the events that set SMTIV: A in motion (warning: contains graphic content). Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item:Earring SetPrice: Free for a week, then $0.49Availability: September 20, 2016Description: The “Peace Earring” and “Anarchy Earring” are redeemed from the eShop. Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer Needs LevelsPrice: $2.99Availability: September 20, 2016Description: This Challenge Quest provides a means to level up quickly by gaining EXP-increasing items for your party. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it. Recommended for players that have reached the Fairy Forest.

Bonus Add-On: Ranking Program 1Price: FreeAvailability: September 20, 2016Description: This add-on uses the highest-ranked demons from DDS Cards acquired via StreetPass to power up the same demons in your stock. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer Needs DemonsPrice: $1.99Availability: September 27, 2016Description: This Challenge Quest grants you access to the “Demon Market,” where you spend Macca to buy pre-trained demons. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer Needs MaccaPrice: $2.99Availability: September 27, 2016Description: This is a Challenge Quest that helps you increase your Macca. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Add-On: Ranking Program 2Price: FreeAvailability: September 27, 2016Description: This add-on determines the highest-ranked Main Partners from people whom you made StreePass exchanges with and powers those Partners up for you! Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item: Chiro MaskPrice: $0.99Availability: September 27, 2016Description: A mask that makes you look like Hallelujah’s partner, Chironnupu. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item: Avatar’s HatPrice: $0.99Availability: September 27, 2016Description: Dress just like Krishna with this snazzy fedora. Flute not included. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer Needs AppsPrice: $2.49Availability: September 27, 2016Description: This is a Challenge Quest that helps you increase your App Points. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it. Recommended for players that have reached the Fairy Forest.

Bonus Item: Tokyo’s Past SetPrice: FreeAvailability: September 27, 2016Description: Download the Cute Glasses, Secret Eye Power Seal, and Surgical Mask! Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.

Bonus Quest:The Inverted PyramidPrice: $1.99Availability: October 4, 2016Description: This is a Challenge Quest that unlocks Cleopatra for fusion after you’ve beaten her in battle. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer Needs JewelsPrice: $2.99Availability: October 4, 2016Description: This Challenge Quest helps you collect jewels to trade for powerful items. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Add-On:Lore 1: Parallel UniversesPrice: FreeAvailability: October 4, 2016Description: This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game’s back story. Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest: Explosive Epidemic in MikadoPrice: $1.99Availability: October 4, 2016Description: This is a Challenge Quest that sends you back to Mikado to solve a mystery within a limited number of turns. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest:A Trip to HawaiiPrice: $2.49Availability: October 4, 2016Description: This is a Challenge Quest that unlocks Mephisto for fusion after you’be beaten him in battle. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Add-On:Lore 2: “Observation” ExplainedPrice: FreeAvailability: October 4, 2016Description: This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game’s back story! Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story.

Bonus Quest:Depths of Twisted TokyoPrice: $1.49Availability: October 11, 2016Description: Obtain the “Eternal Torus” to reach its lowest level. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest:A GodSlayer needs ItemsPrice: $3.49Availability: October 11, 2016Description: A Challenge Quest that lets you obtain HP/MP- and stat-increasing items. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest:Messiahs in the Diamond RealmPrice: $3.99Availability: October 11, 2016Description: Experience a short side story and fight alongside familiar faces to challenge an unexpected foe. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Add-On:Lore 3: Tokyo and Mikado HistoryPrice: FreeAvailability: October 11, 2016Description: This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game’s back story! Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story.